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Cost of Living & Prices:
Albania vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Albania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.36 times less for grocery shopping in Albania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.12 EUR (1.22 USD) in Albania and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Albania.

1.12 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.99 EUR (2.17 USD) in Albania and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Albania.

1.99 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.28 EUR (11.19 USD) in Albania and 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Albania.

10.28 EUR
19.29 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.43 EUR (10.26 USD) in Albania and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43% lower in Albania.

9.43 EUR
16.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.63 EUR (7.21 USD) in Albania and 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Albania.

6.63 EUR
16.01 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.47 EUR (3.78 USD) in Albania and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Albania.

3.47 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.11 EUR (1.2 USD) in Albania and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.4% lower in Albania.

1.11 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.14 EUR (3.41 USD) for 12 eggs in Albania and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Albania.

3.14 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.69 EUR (1.84 USD) in Albania and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Albania.

1.69 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.93 EUR (1.01 USD) in Albania and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in Albania.

0.93 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in Albania and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Albania.

0.87 EUR
3.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.45 EUR (9.19 USD) in Albania and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Albania.

8.45 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.61 EUR (1.75 USD) in Albania and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the United States.

1.61 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in Albania and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Albania.

0.88 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.45 EUR (1.58 USD) in Albania and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Albania.

1.45 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Albania and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Albania.

0.91 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.72 EUR (1.87 USD) in Albania and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Albania.

1.72 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.25 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.54 USD) in Albania and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Albania.

1.42 EUR
5.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.62 EUR (0.67 USD) in Albania and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Albania.

0.62 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Albania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.42 times less for meals in restaurants in Albania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.55 EUR (1.69 USD) in Albania and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Albania.

1.55 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.6 EUR (1.74 USD) in Albania and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in Albania.

1.60 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.98 EUR (2.16 USD) in Albania and 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Albania.

1.98 EUR
7.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.33 EUR (3.63 USD) in Albania and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Albania.

3.33 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.95 EUR (7.56 USD) in Albania and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Albania.

6.95 EUR
11.03 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 39.69 EUR (43.18 USD) in Albania and 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Albania.

39.69 EUR
91.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.95 EUR (7.56 USD) in Albania and 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Albania.

6.95 EUR
22.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.8 EUR (0.87 USD) in Albania and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in Albania.

0.80 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Albania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.92 times more for fuel in Albania than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.79 EUR (1.95 USD) in Albania and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United States.

1.79 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.77 EUR (1.93 USD) in Albania and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in the United States.

1.77 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

0.62 EUR
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Transportation

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Albania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.56 times less for transportation in Albania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.88 EUR (17.27 USD) in Albania and 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Albania.

15.88 EUR
118.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.4 EUR (0.43 USD) in Albania and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Albania.

0.40 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 11.67 EUR (12.7 USD) in Albania and 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Albania.

11.67 EUR
27.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.98 EUR (3.24 USD) in Albania and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in the United States.

2.98 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.98 EUR (3.24 USD) in Albania and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Albania.

2.98 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Albania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 7.34 EUR (7.99 USD) in Albania and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in Albania.

7.34 EUR
16.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.56 EUR (44.13 USD) in Albania and 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Albania.

40.56 EUR
90.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.23 EUR (22.01 USD) in Albania and 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Albania.

20.23 EUR
34.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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Albania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.04 times less for renting an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 503.49 EUR (547.78 USD) in Albania and 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Albania.

503.49 EUR
3 493 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 314.04 EUR (341.66 USD) in Albania and 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Albania.

314.04 EUR
2 188 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 935.59 EUR (1017.88 USD) in Albania and 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Albania.

935.59 EUR
6 521 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 515.81 EUR (561.18 USD) in Albania and 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Albania.

515.81 EUR
3 775 EUR

Flats for sale

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Albania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.74 times less for buying an apartment in Albania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2541 EUR (2764.96 USD) in Albania and 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Albania.

2 541 EUR
13 124 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1233 EUR (1340.97 USD) in Albania and 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Albania.

1 233 EUR
8 525 EUR

Salary

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Albania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Albania is 10.39 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 530.58 EUR (577.25 USD) in Albania and 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.4% lower in Albania.

530.58 EUR
5 512 EUR

Hotels

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Albania vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 EUR

Two stars

75.4 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

78.8 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

95.7 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

166 EUR
506 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Albania: 18 cities, 263 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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